- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, OH
Elgin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elgin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390484103241
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 19
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Middle School ranks #7 of 19 public schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Elgin Middle School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390484103241 · Marion, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.7:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin Elementary School (490 students)
Elgin Middle School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elgin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin Elementa
Elgin Elementary School
490 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
275 students
- This school
Elgin Middle School
257 students
What this shows Elgin Middle School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elgin Middle School compares
Elgin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Elgin Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Local reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elgin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Marion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elgin Middle School
How many students attend Elgin Middle School?
Elgin Middle School has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elgin Middle School?
38.7% of students at Elgin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elgin Middle School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin Middle School?
Elgin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elgin Middle School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Middle School ranks #7 of 19 public schools in Marion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Local?
Besides Elgin Middle School, Elgin Local also operates Elgin Elementary School (490 students) and Elgin High School (275 students). See the Elgin Local district page for the complete list.